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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.38, 6,294.54 and 1,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.38, 6,294.54 and 1,076.38 is: 1,614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.38 : 6,294.54 = 1,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.38/6,294.54 = 1,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.38x = 6,294.54 × 1,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.38x = 6,775,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,316.97/4,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.56

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